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Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: complete syllabus

Formalise your school-based expertise with the qualification UK schools expect. The Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Pearson) covers curriculum support, SEN, safeguarding, and professional practice, studied 100% online with UK tutor support and portfolio-based assessment. No exams.

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8 units · 0 lessons · 32 total credits · 9 to 12 months

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Unit 1 · 4 credits · Level 3

Child Development from Birth to Five

Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development across the early years.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Map developmental milestones to age range
  • Apply attachment theory to early-years practice

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 2 · 4 credits · Level 3

The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

The seven areas of learning, the EYFS statutory framework, and Ofsted inspection criteria.

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Outline the seven EYFS areas of learning
  • Describe the EYFS statutory welfare requirements
  • Apply the EYFS framework to a daily plan

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 3 · 3 credits · Level 3

Safeguarding Children

Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the role of the DSL.

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Apply Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
  • Identify the four categories of child abuse
  • Describe the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 4 · 3 credits · Level 3

Inclusive Practice and SEND

The SEND Code of Practice and creating inclusive learning environments for children with additional needs.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Outline the SEND Code of Practice 2015
  • Apply reasonable adjustments to a learning activity

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 5 · 4 credits · Level 3

Supporting Teaching Across the Curriculum

Adapting lesson activities, supporting reading, writing, and maths intervention.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Adapt a literacy task for two ability groups
  • Support a guided reading session

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 6 · 4 credits · Level 3

Behaviour Support and Positive Classroom Climate

Behaviour-for-learning frameworks, restorative practice, and supporting children's self-regulation.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Apply a behaviour-for-learning framework
  • Plan a restorative conversation with a pupil

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 7 · 4 credits · Level 3

Supporting Children with SEND in Schools

Working under the SENCo, supporting children with EHCPs, and inclusive practice.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Support a child with an EHCP through a lesson
  • Apply graduated response in a primary school

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 8 · 3 credits · Level 3

Safeguarding in Schools (KCSIE)

Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance and the role of the DSL.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Apply Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
  • Identify referral routes for safeguarding concerns

Lesson list coming soon.

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